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BG05 RWE

2005 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,863 mi
Last recorded83,863 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 83,863 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 83,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,506 miles

front n/s + os wheel bearings on limit for wear/ movement

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating + slight exhaust leak

Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,242 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 63,242 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 60,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside lower arm rear bush perished and split

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside headlamp pattern scattered

Offside lower arm rear bush perished and split

both head lamp mounts broken

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,048 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,980 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2015 41,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,085 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

damaged grill covered up at time of test !!

front radiator grill damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

spare wheel rim damaged

windscreen washer fluid bottle leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,287 miles

accident damage to front of vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2013 28,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

accident damage to front of vehicle

no spare wheel fitted

windscreen washer bottle insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,396 miles

both front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,021 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 22,021 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,624 miles

wipers slightly worn

Fail 26 Nov 2008 15,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 15,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,642 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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BG05 RWE is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,347 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 RWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG05 RWE is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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